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Supreme Court's Extraordinary Judgment In 2023 "Control Sexual Urges" Case
The Supreme Court has ruled that no sentence will be imposed on a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, citing the unique circumstances of the case.
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"Responsibility To Protect Children From Abusers": Man Jailed For Raping Girl
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in 2022 and said it was society's responsibility to take care of children and protect them from abusers.
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High Court Allows Termination Of 33-Week Pregnancy Of 13-Year-Old Rape Survivor
The Gujarat High Court on Monday allowed the termination of 33-week pregnancy of a 13-year-old rape survivor, nearly a week after a special POCSO court rejected her plea for the same.
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Attempt To Grope Breasts 'Aggravated Sex Assault' But 'Not Rape': Calcutta High Court
The bench ordered that the operation of the order of conviction and sentence shall remain suspended till the disposal of the appeal or until further orders.
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Woman Sentenced To 20 Years Imprisonment For Sexually Assaulting Teen In Rajasthan
A POCSO court in Bundi sentenced a woman to 20 years imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy in October 2023, officials said.
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Court Orders FIR Against Man For Forcing Daughter To File Fake Child Sex Abuse Case
The Saket District Court has directed Delhi Police to register an FIR against a man on whose instance his daughter filed a false POCSO case against his wife, in-laws.
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Grabbing Breasts, Snapping Pyjama String Is Not Rape: Allahabad High Court
Grabbing the breasts of the victim and snapping her pyjama strings do not constitute rape or attempt to rape but serious sexual assault, Allahabad court observed in a POCSO case of alleged rape of a minor girl.
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BJP's BS Yediyurappa Gets Interim Court Relief In Child Sexual Abuse Case
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case by staying the summons requiring his appearance before the First Fast Track Court on March 15.
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35-Year-Old Delhi Man Jailed For Life For Raping, Impregnating Minor Girl
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Thursday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating a minor girl. The case was registered under the POCSO Act at Nihal Vihar Police Station in 2024.
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Court – State vs. A Nobody OTT Release: When and Where to Watch the Courtroom Drama
Court – State vs. A Nobody, a gripping courtroom drama, has secured its digital rights with Netflix. Starring Sivaji, Harsh Roshan, and Priyadarshi, the film explores the legal and emotional turmoil surrounding a POCSO case. With a well-researched narrative and strong performances, the movie has gained attention for its realistic portrayal of cou...
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Touching Minor's Lips Without Sexual Advances Not POCSO Offence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has said in the absence of sexually motivated advances, touching and pressing minor girl's lips and sleeping next to her cannot attract prosecution for "aggravated sexual assault' under POCSO Act.
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"How Can There Be A Price Tag On Survivor's Suffering": Court In Rape Case
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life-term imprisonment in a case of kidnapping and rape of a minor in 2021 and said a clear message had to be sent out that violators of POCSO law will be held accountable.
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"Child Was 7 Then, 14 Now, How Much Will He Recall": Court Rebuke In POCSO Case
A Delhi court has slammed an investigating officer (IO) for filing a chargesheet after a six-year delay in a POCSO case.
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Adolescents Should Be Able To Express Love Without Criminalisation: High Court
In a POCSO case, the Delhi High Court emphasized that while the legal age of consent is crucial for protecting minors, adolescents should be permitted to express their feelings and engage in relationships without the fear of criminalization.
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Kolkata Court Gives Death Sentence To Man Guilty Of Raping 7-Month-Old
A special POCSO court in Kolkata on Tuesday sentenced a man guilty of rape and attempted murder of a seven-month-old child in north Kolkata to death by hanging.
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Supreme Court's Extraordinary Judgment In 2023 "Control Sexual Urges" Case
The Supreme Court has ruled that no sentence will be imposed on a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, citing the unique circumstances of the case.
-
"Responsibility To Protect Children From Abusers": Man Jailed For Raping Girl
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in 2022 and said it was society's responsibility to take care of children and protect them from abusers.
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High Court Allows Termination Of 33-Week Pregnancy Of 13-Year-Old Rape Survivor
The Gujarat High Court on Monday allowed the termination of 33-week pregnancy of a 13-year-old rape survivor, nearly a week after a special POCSO court rejected her plea for the same.
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Attempt To Grope Breasts 'Aggravated Sex Assault' But 'Not Rape': Calcutta High Court
The bench ordered that the operation of the order of conviction and sentence shall remain suspended till the disposal of the appeal or until further orders.
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Woman Sentenced To 20 Years Imprisonment For Sexually Assaulting Teen In Rajasthan
A POCSO court in Bundi sentenced a woman to 20 years imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy in October 2023, officials said.
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Court Orders FIR Against Man For Forcing Daughter To File Fake Child Sex Abuse Case
The Saket District Court has directed Delhi Police to register an FIR against a man on whose instance his daughter filed a false POCSO case against his wife, in-laws.
-
Grabbing Breasts, Snapping Pyjama String Is Not Rape: Allahabad High Court
Grabbing the breasts of the victim and snapping her pyjama strings do not constitute rape or attempt to rape but serious sexual assault, Allahabad court observed in a POCSO case of alleged rape of a minor girl.
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BJP's BS Yediyurappa Gets Interim Court Relief In Child Sexual Abuse Case
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case by staying the summons requiring his appearance before the First Fast Track Court on March 15.
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35-Year-Old Delhi Man Jailed For Life For Raping, Impregnating Minor Girl
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Thursday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating a minor girl. The case was registered under the POCSO Act at Nihal Vihar Police Station in 2024.
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Court – State vs. A Nobody OTT Release: When and Where to Watch the Courtroom Drama
Court – State vs. A Nobody, a gripping courtroom drama, has secured its digital rights with Netflix. Starring Sivaji, Harsh Roshan, and Priyadarshi, the film explores the legal and emotional turmoil surrounding a POCSO case. With a well-researched narrative and strong performances, the movie has gained attention for its realistic portrayal of cou...
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Touching Minor's Lips Without Sexual Advances Not POCSO Offence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has said in the absence of sexually motivated advances, touching and pressing minor girl's lips and sleeping next to her cannot attract prosecution for "aggravated sexual assault' under POCSO Act.
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"How Can There Be A Price Tag On Survivor's Suffering": Court In Rape Case
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life-term imprisonment in a case of kidnapping and rape of a minor in 2021 and said a clear message had to be sent out that violators of POCSO law will be held accountable.
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"Child Was 7 Then, 14 Now, How Much Will He Recall": Court Rebuke In POCSO Case
A Delhi court has slammed an investigating officer (IO) for filing a chargesheet after a six-year delay in a POCSO case.
-
Adolescents Should Be Able To Express Love Without Criminalisation: High Court
In a POCSO case, the Delhi High Court emphasized that while the legal age of consent is crucial for protecting minors, adolescents should be permitted to express their feelings and engage in relationships without the fear of criminalization.
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Kolkata Court Gives Death Sentence To Man Guilty Of Raping 7-Month-Old
A special POCSO court in Kolkata on Tuesday sentenced a man guilty of rape and attempted murder of a seven-month-old child in north Kolkata to death by hanging.
